Life In The 82nd Airborne

Today I'm talking with my brother James and his battle in the 82nd Airborne about their life and experience in the 82nd so far. They talk about the good bad and ugly parts about being in a high speed unit where there are so many moving parts.
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[@filipselakovic9768]

Aside from going Ranger, Special Forces, or Delta, going Airborne still appears to be the craziest thing you can do in the American Army.

[@airborne2303]

I’ve taken off many times in a C130 and C141. Never landed in one. Airborne All The Way.

[@bradleywayne3943]

I was 23 years old(young) before I EVER landed in an aircraft. RLTW

[@paratroopergirl4064]

What, no helicopter jumps?

[@chulkim6587]

👍 my last jump with the division, I actually ended up being a door position out of C130 Hercules. Man,, that was so sweet. After being the first jumper out that bird, I was seriously thinking about re-enlisting. Good old days. 2nd BDE 325 A.I.R. 91 they 95. AIRBORNE!!! ALL THE WAY!!!

[@bballer191]

If you go Airborne or SOF, you’re pretty much guaranteed to leave the military with back, feet, knees, or shoulder/neck issues that you’ll likely carry for the rest of your life. Just part of the deal unfortunately.

[@kodingkrusader2765]

@@croatiangambler8059 ok pog

[@sydvicious2378]

@@croatiangambler8059 your a fool... There is so many guys that scored high and tried to go sof, then couldn't cut it and end up infantry.

[@thomas0086]

Certainly seems that way. Appears extremely counter productive.

[@marcellfitness5038]

Danijel Mornarić lol just cause someone is infantry doesn’t mean they have a low iq me and most of the dudes i went through osut with scored 70 or higher on the asvab but chose infantry simply cause we wanted to do it

[@gunchief0811]

Correct. I served 21 years Marine corps Artillery. but not just Artillery specific training. Because I was a M.M.A.I.T. as well.. (Marine martial arts I.T.). My hearing? JACKED!!! my back?? JACKED!!!! My feet??? Hurt.but. Not as jacked as the back or the ears... My psychological make up??? I'm as twisted as a pretzel!!! - P.T.S.D. Overseas service I two different countries... Not too mention 29 palms... Camp Pendleton... M.C.R.D. FT. bliss Texas... Ft. Will Oklahoma.. Ft. Polk Louisiana... ft. Ord California. And Coronado island, Naval weapons station seal Beach .. as well as Long Beach... All good time's over a 21 year career. But it hurts... Like John cougar mellancamp said. Hurts so good.. And yeah I'd do it all again.and yeah I'd go Marine corps.. and yeah I'd volunteer to do martial arts and get the crap kicked out of me by master Sgt. Cardo Urso. The very first M.C.M.A.P. (I.T.) Chief instructor....

[@andrea42066]

My 82nd time was 1983-1986, with 30 jumps. We where on the move constantly, train train train. Injures received little attention, just suck it up and move on just like the guys before us. I don't regret earning my wings, it showed how we moved up to being a man now. Those wings gave us respect through out the Army which meant you needed to hold up the 82nd standers even to this very day. I'm 63 now and I still remember my jump school days, some good some bad.

[@airbornegrandpaw6366]

RESPECT 72 thru 75 , 508

[@vermontsmostobesetubaplaye1988]

@@dmkdm3343 I was in Abn school November 82.

[@joetrump5844]

Once you are Airborne...... you are always Airborne in everything you do. Got out in 1976 , and my car has “USA Paratrooper” license plate. Everyday you think about your experience when you were in the 82nd Airborne Division. There’s no other outfit like it. You are always on the move weather you like it or not. Desert training, jungle training, winter warfare training, mountaineer training, survival training, NBC training, scape and evade, hand to hand combat.......physical training. My time in 82nd was never boring.......Ohhhhhh, I forgot.....mass tactical combat jumps under six hundred feet at night. Life was good. Any time a young individual comes to me and mentions that they are considering joining the military....... I tell them...... go 82nd Airborne, or you’ll be bored to death 💀. 82nd Airborne Division HHC 2/504th Infantry 1973 - 1976 Medic

[@jamesfoster7735]

All my respect. 3/505

[@theotheteddy9466]

Ok POG

[@lemuelnosenberg8265]

Joe Trump once a boot always a boot

[@HighTreason007]

Mediiiiiiic!!!!

[@xXSgtWolfXx]

thank you for your peacetime boomer service

[@kotaboy32]

Those Saturday jumps were called fun jumps. A bad NCO can make a enlisted man's life miserable. And yes, the 82nd airborne prides itself on being better than the average soldier. You will always be an 82nd airborne paratrooper for life

[@joetrump5844]

Kotaboy32 Tactical Airborne.......All The Way.

[@ditch9802]

(C 2-505, 85-87) Absolutely true. I had horrible NCO's. Denied any schools for advancement and always watching your back because the Art. 15 was a club used to beat you down. Still talk to my best friend from there though. Hell, I married his wifes cousin.

[@timfontenot2911]

True I had a f’d up squad leader when I first went in. Used to use me as his scapegoat. I learned to just deal with it and do my best and others will recognize your hard work. 30 yrs later, I got stuck with another a-hole supervisor, but stuck with it for 18 months later, one of my coworkers in a different department squared me away with a cushy position.

[@jaksahn3370]

Dude whaaat not a kb32 cameo!! Been watching kb way before Matt lol

[@soldtobediers]

Never heard of em. ~11b4p 1/504 back in '74

[@ThePiscesgirl318]

Loved this. My Dad was in the 82nd for 14 yrs. He loved it and misses it everyday. I was born at Womack Army Hospital in Ft. Bragg. Thank you for your service.

[@vermontsmostobesetubaplaye1988]

When was he there?

[@rubedogg6969]

Jumped out of a C 123, C 130, C 141. Fell out of a UH 1H, UH 64. Tailgated out of C 130 and CH 47. Those were some great times.

[@markwillis9240]

Technically you walk out of a 141.

[@dennislopez6500]

@@markwillis9240 Technically you shuffle out of a C-141.

[@manassesmelo978]

How’s your knees tho

[@manassesmelo978]

Keith Schick I have airborne in my contract, 11x and airborne. I’m leaving soon for basic training. I played basketball almost my whole life, my knees are kinda bad already for this much impact. Always dunking and working out hard such as powerlifting and etc. I wish I knew it before 😂 but well I’ll embrace the suck and pray for my knees survive the process.

[@captainkapalot9644]

Mark Willis technically you do a cart wheel outta a 141

[@tkso.philly3879]

My knees are SHOT !!- On disability now.Thanks Airborne.ALL THE WAY-

[@TheBenAllen.]

Our Fisters in Korea were actually attached permanently to our infantry company, as well as myself & my guys (the medics) we did PT and the day to day with our infantry guys. Cool to hear different perspectives.

[@phduquett]

Spent a year in the 82nd as a 'leg' after the war in 1970. Unknown as to why I was sent to Bragg. Not welcomed by the masses, especially by my 1SG who was unsuccessful in getting me to go AB, but highly successful in making my life miserable. Proudest moment: made SP5 in my unit despite everything. 12B RVN 69

[@jrcahill2]

I was in the 82nd from 91-95. My first ruck march with my unit, my ruck was 87lbs as weighed by my SL. That was the lightest it ever got. 12 mile road march speed was generally 2.5 hours. I was a SAW gunner. We ran twice a day. Morning was a squad, platoon, or company run from 3-9 miles 8 min pace(9 min if it was a 9 miler)...afternoon was always a squad run at 3-5 miles, sometimes an Indian run. I had fun, but i hated running.

[@BillBellomy]

You either love it or hate it. I miss it everyday. PFC through 1SG in Division

[@sgtoverwatch8534]

I miss it too...except for early morning formations. (1 Panther)

[@jeremycassell5587]

I'm at airborne school right now I'm off to the 82nd after graduation

[@paratroopergirl4064]

You can do it!!!

[@LibertyLou_]

Emmaleigh Jacob Why not? Is it because the only time you get off ur ass is to grab a bag of Cheetos to stuff down your gulper?

[@garretnorris2788]

Jeremy Cassell Mind me asking when you figured out what unit you were going to be in? I’m going to basic training on January 13th, as an 11x with airborne school afterwards. I’ve never heard when I’ll find out where I’ll be stationed. Also, what do you think the chances of getting into an airborne unit will be, rather than a regular infantry unit? Thanks for your help!

[@jeremycassell5587]

@@garretnorris2788 I found out the division I was going to in basic, and if you have airborne in your contract at basic you'll more than likely be sent to an airborne unit upon graduation from basic airborne school. My orders changed from a leg unit to an airborne unit after volunteering for airborne.

[@jeremycassell5587]

@@garretnorris2788 Good luck at sandhill it's not that bad they don't tell you that you could be either an 11c or 11b. I was sent through as a Charlie

[@Jack_Arbor]

My experience with the 82nd? They come in with twisted ankles, fucked knees- broken tib/fibs, and lots and lots of heat cat, torn up shoulders, etc. Piss poor decision making, but keeps me busy as a medic.

[@Jack_Arbor]

Keith Schick thank you!

[@joetrump5844]

When you are using equipment that is guaranteed to work 99%of the time and you are having a mass tactical combat jump under six hundred feet with more than thirty five hundred paratroopers at night......... you are going to be busy as a medic !!! 82nd Airborne Division HHC 2/504th Infantry Medic 1973 / 1976 I never got a scratch. Airborne.....All The Way.

[@joetrump5844]

@ Keith Schick Mine are the Airborne guys against the Marine guys at the “Town Pump” on Haye street...... usually.....two Airborne guys taking on five Marines............. Man....... those were the DAyS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Airborne.......All The Way.

[@joetrump5844]

@ Keith Schick In 1975 the 2/504th went up to Camp Drum, up State New York, before it became a Fort......anyways, part of The 82nd Airborne Division was up there for winter warfare training and survival training and to learn how to ski. Our barracks were two rows over from the Marines who were there for the same thing....... One day, it started snowing, it didn’t stop until there was over three feet of snow. In the morning hours, it seemed that everyone was outside........... So someone threw a snowball at a Marine, pretty soon there was an all out war, but we had trouble reaching each other for the most part............UNTIL, One of our guys suggested we put chunks of ice inside the snowballs............. Man, the Marines started crying 😢 😭 When several of them got hit on their heads and started bleeding. We basically got what we call today ........Lockdown. The Marine Commander wanted us to get Article 15 for causing injury to his Marines...................cry babies. Airborne...... All The Way, Sir.

[@timcarr-tm8li]

I was also a member of the elite group in 1969, Benning for jump, and Polk for Tiger Land. The only problem was that I didn't claim any back problems or indications on my E.T.S. physical getting out. And now at 70 I have no cartilage in my four lower vertibras, and the V.A. says that's your problem , not ours. NEXT...... now keep going all the way.

[@Widemouth1832]

My was stationed at Bragg during 1970's in JAG. He said he handled hundreds of cases of 82nd guys fighting other units at the local bars. He had to meet with his clients while they were at PT or after a jump. Respect.

[@Widemouth1832]

He told me that worst fights he worked were 82nd and 101st guys. The 101st guys would come into brag for one of the million special schools, and it would just be a mountain of paperwork for the JAG clerks. As there would inevitably be 100 fights to sort out.

[@eirizarry2568]

This is so true......damn... I retired 21 years ago from 503rd Airborne Bn. Everything you guys talked about in this video is exactly the same life we lead 21 years ago. The part of my life that I spent as a paratrooper has been the toughest......but the most rewarding experience of my life. Being a paratrooper will change you for life. Change for the better and I am thankful for it. All the way ! “AIRBORNE” !

[@laurentribeiro5879]

Thank you 🙏🏽 literally the only video up with some context into life in this regiment , gives me inspiration I need to keep going to make my own career happen 🍀 love u videos

[@davidharris6750]

173rd Airborne is very similar to the 82nd when it comes to day to day life. The difference between the two is that the 173rd’s training rotations are significantly longer. 82nd probably jumps more too. Airborne All The Way!

[@topdragon502]

173rd is the most coolest and respectable Airborne unit. I'd prefer to be Sky Soldiers instead of being in the 82nd. All the way!

[@airbornemason688]

173rd was the best unit I ever served in. SKY SOLDIERS!!!

[@topdragon502]

@@airbornemason688 Sky Soldiers all the way, brother. ✈

[@dicktation_4769]

G14 Classified Smooth Operator Most coolest huh?

[@shakamakana8492]

'69, 11B4P, Delta Co, 4th Batt, 503rd Inf, 173rd Abn, LZ North English, RVN 👍😎👍 All my jumps ( 19 ) came one year later, with the SF Reserves 😁😁 AIRBORNE, ALL THE WAY 👍👍

[@johnstedman4075]

Outstanding video from these guys. Gives a real flavour of how things are in the present day. The openness is refreshing, because this kind of frank and direct commenting is a sure sign of a society that respects and cherishes free speech.

[@hanzzer21]

I was on youtube, and it just came out "Matt Ward new video" and I was like "YES" Thanks for these!

[@tgardner5968]

Matt, love your interviews this is great for a perspective form the real military. Keep it up and bring lots of different MOS in for an interview, Its a good recruiting tool.

[@dwightmcclure9843]

Thank you. 40+ years back and much seems the same. The running and PT, the hurry up and wait, ( our green ramp wait was not as long) the 2 week field problems with no notice. Big difference is that weight load ya all deal with now. We jumped more often; however, it was almost always Hollywood or semi Hollywood with just weapons. PT always started at 0600. They still got the All American Mile ? Best part is the lasting brotherhood. Spot on with the no deployment ahead no re -enlistment.

[@derionnewell4216]

I appreciate the way they broke everything down and we’re very specific even though it may not happen to us specifically the listener parentheses it still could happen so good informative information appreciate the video. Thanks!

[@philipmcguire6797]

Things never change. I was an 11C (Infantry Mortar Platoon) in the 1/504 from 1977-1980. We slept in the woods regularly. Weeks at a time! No predictablility. You never knew when you were going to jump on a cattle truck and go to Pope AFB and jump into the woods somewhere. I felt bad for the married guys. 40 years later, I'm still very proud of my time in the 82nd. It's a very proud and historical division. Airborne! P.S. I jumped into Panama in 1979 for the Jungle Warefare Training Center. (JOTC) I'm returning to Panama after 40 years in three weeks!

[@RustyChevy]

Thank you for your service. Hope you have a great trip. Semper fi.

[@davidmachado4400]

Its a different Panama. Has totally changed. You wont recognize it. But i am more than certain you will like it.

[@joetrump5844]

@ Philip Mc Hey...... I was across the street from you in 2/504th HHC, Medic We just missed each other..... 1973 to 1976 Did the Panama jungle school, man, that 28 foot boa constrictor was no joke, black palm, and trip vines.......out off here. Airborne, All The Way.

[@jeremycassell5587]

It's nice seeing another Chuck. Hang and bang

[@philipmcguire6797]

@Chin Brumback I was in the Combat Support Company. (CSC) We had a Recon Platoon, 2 anti-tank platoons, and a heavy mortar platoon. I remember LtCol Hudson went with us to Panama. I believe the SgtMaj was Ramos. He was a veteran of WWII and made all the jumps with the 82nd during WWII. My company commander was Capt. Johnson. My platoon Sgt was Johnny Turner and later SSG Cuff. Cuff was a lousy platoon sergeant. I live in NC. I went into law enforcement and so did 2 of my platoon friends. Both are dead now. One was shot and the other died of a sudden heart attack at 36 years old. He was dressed like a clown and dancing in front of his wife's new beauty shop to attract attention and fell over dead. Another guy in my platoon was stabbed to death by a devil worshiper who was being initiated into a cult and had to kill somebody. I've tried to stay in touch with the guys over the years. I hope you have too.

[@xander7439]

huge fan of the videos! I'm shipping tomorrow for Fort.Benning and you're videos have helped me a ton

[@MattWard89]

Thanks and good luck!

[@blazeesq2000]

A good RTO can keep the battle space picture in his or her head in a way that even the CO, battle NCO, and duty officers cannot. Having a good RTO is gold.

[@ijdiaz1]

Or have a legit TACP attached to you.

[@tewksburydriver8624]

"Red headed step child", with red headed Matt sitting right there, lol.

[@MattWard89]

lol funny but I'm not red headed

[@tewksburydriver8624]

@@MattWard89 ... oh sorry dude, your hair looks red in your videos. Nothing wrong with red hair btw, if you had it lol.

[@michaelduresky9381]

As a past Fister from A-1/319 i had so much fun while stationed there. If you train hard you will benefit from it. personally i made SGT/E-5 in 26 months. I attended good schools, PLDC, drop zone support, close air support and naval gunfire, combat lifesaver. worked with range control for a month opening and closing ranges. But its up to the individual soldier to better themselves. Yes we jumped alot and spent lots of time in the field. But as you move on in your career you will have fond memories of the buddies you shared time with there that last a lifetime.

[@MrUpsidedowngaming]

Proud of you guys, former 82nd signal btn, and 2/319th AFAR back in the 90s.

[@petek2832]

In all three different infantry divisions I was in we always consistently got the same fire support guy assigned to us. And when we were in the field, they were one of the guys. The consistency was nice.

[@josevelazco5220]

Great video! Loved my time in the 82nd

[@Doc_Holiday.]

It’s good to see some things don’t change. Thank you guys for your service. I was in 2/504 PIR 2006-2011 and remember the surge in Iraq. It was the first time the whole division was deployed since WW2. 2 brigades in Afagahnistan and 2 in IRAQ. I will say being in the division is very demanding but when it’s all said in done being Airborne and having your brothers it really is a band of brothers. Airborne All The Way!!! Strike Hold

[@duglife2230]

I think the 82nd would be a great unit to be in. Such a prestigious division that takes its history seriously.

[@jonathanhunt7960]

Then come kick it

[@davidmachado4400]

Fayetteville North Carolina is a horrible town

[@duglife2230]

I've heard it's pretty bad and has always been that way too. I read the Fort Bragg paratroopers in the World War Two era would get into trouble with the locals easily because of this.

[@jamesfoster7735]

@@davidmachado4400 The Triangle

[@LibertyLou_]

Stephen Vergopoulos wtf?

[@robertlumsden942]

such a good interview. good soldiers. cool.i was 101 back in the early 70's.

[@matthewsims1791]

Shipping to BCT this coming Tuesday (October 8th); Fort Leonard Wood, 31E. Thanks for the preparation videos Matt...

[@bdogjr7779]

Awesome FellasGood advice :*: The hurry up & wait factor sounds about the same as my time in the Army 35 years ago :*: Thanks for Your service

[@jcampos1201]

Wild, good stuff Matt. Getting the lower ES a platform to speak their mind and what’s going through their mind on a daily basis.

[@Evapors]

This is really good. This channel needs more exposure at high levels of the Army. Young soldiers need a "cool" outlet and mentor. I'm sold on this and will be sharing.

[@jamfamily4287]

@@Evapors his landnav video is in the Army syllabus now!

[@MattWard89]

Where??

[@johnnyangel9163]

@@MattWard89 If one goes AB is there opportunities to be stationed overseas ?Who wants to spend 3 years at Benning or Bragg?

[@richardschafer7858]

I was recon with 3/325 ABCT in Vicenza back in the day. We worked with the FOs quite a bit. Good times.

[@nickstevenslucas268]

Imagine trying to squeeze 96 hours of work in a 24 hour day. If that makes sense, that’s how chaotic the 82nd can be. But I’d rather be there then leg land

[@hpgdawnpatrol9456]

Served in 82nd '96-99 and we ran everyday 5 days a week 4 mile minimum plus an hour of old school calisthenics. At nights most guys went to the gym or the class 6. Or both. Wednesday am's was sergeants time and or Ruck March. Plus jumping and going to the field and also full time college credits at Pope air force base Campbell university (3 semesters). The 82nd Airborne saved my life, made me a man and I am still so proud to have been given the privilege to be a Paratrooper. 63B1p Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic. Life was hard but good. Maintain The Standards

[@LibertyLou_]

clay burwell what did the old school calisthenics consist of?

[@hpgdawnpatrol9456]

@@LibertyLou_ different pushups, situps, ab exercises, some chin ups and pull ups. Once in a while rope climbs. Mostly done at platoon level led by an NCO or Junior NCO. Enough to get completely smoked.

[@garydflatt4904]

In the 101st Abn Inf, E company, 506 Infantry. We jumped every month, and run problems against aggressors, for ten days to two weeks. Come back to barracks, spend three days getting ready to stand equipment inspections. PT every morning back in barracks.

[@user-mr6pc7zl9g]

82nd was great, playing war games with the Green Beanies, not sure they still have "Raiders", is a good little experience to wear that arrowhead patch.

[@industrialfansettolow8313]

Great video. Would love to see Ranger next!

[@RangoV]

RIP James being a drill. Love ya guys great content!

[@Crazyben87]

Our Mondays were more like run down the main street to all American. Stop at the hill in the woods behind the pool and run sprints up and down. Usually included a pyramid session at half way point. Opsec was kept in mind not naming roads and locations. If you were apart of Division, you know what's what. The 2 mile pt test was your shortest run in Division.

[@ploofpliff9710]

I signed my contract some weeks ago. 13F really caught my attention and chose it as my MOS along with an option 40 my recruiter said i should go for. I looked into it and it seems real nice and then I come to find out that Matt's brother is a 13F? Thats damn awesome and feel like I get a better look on what I may see. I ship June 15

[@Evapors]

You got this! You made a great decision to serve!

[@stinkydill9511]

Congrats bro! Just a heads up though, they are sending you guys to rasp first, THEN airborne....So DONT FUCKING QUIT, or you'll end up as a filthy leg.

[@mikec4271]

@@stinkydill9511 that seems incorrect, unless the mandatory requirements for RASP changed. RASP applicants must be airborne qualified.

[@bend6470]

Mike C nah they switched it about two yrs ago. Two many of these tied kids were quitting right after jump school or weren’t making it through RASP1. Then you just end up flooding the Airborne ranks with Pry’s. But you can look into it on your own and find out.

[@mikec4271]

@@bend6470 incorrect per my individual research and asking around the community.. TM

[@johnlim7679]

Good video dudes. You guys nailed it right on the head what it's like being in the 82nd. I'm right here with you, though my job is easier (88M). Same bullshit though, everyday. I swear I saw you guys walking around during JRTC.

[@camakazi48]

Great video. You guys hit the airborne experience on the head. I found myself nodding in agreement with every point lol

[@ChuckinCluck]

Field artillery has always been the coolest aspect of any military, got some big guns with some big lead

[@putterbilkmancakes3979]

I ship this coming Tuesday to Fort Jackson! 25N with Airborne School. Your videos have helped so much, thank you!

[@paratroopergirl4064]

You can do it!!!

[@putterbilkmancakes3979]

Holly Hill thank you!

[@smartxalex5719]

Jumps in the 82nd were a nightmare. 12 hour operation starting at 0400 just for 8 seconds of air. USASOC jumps were literally 2 hours total and an hour of it was spent in a diner.

[@tewksburydriver8624]

Morale seems to be an issue in the 82nd. Back in the mid 90's I did some training at Bragg and the 82nd guys were miserable. They all complained about having no consistency or predictability in their daily life. They also wore the Kevlar helmets to death, when other units were allowed to wear the BDU cap much more often.

[@allensmith8953]

It's still like that. They do everything at the last minute as if it's doctrine.

[@jakerad9553]

Allen Smith my dad was in the 173 rd a borne in the 90s he said 82nd sucked

[@truckerdan2002]

So when I was there. There is a planning ( things we are doing that day, week and the month) it is posted I think 3 months ahead. But any soldier knows things can change at a split second notice! All American week is fun. At the beginning there is a division run. And Friday is a huge division pass and review

[@kaleb4214]

This sis awesome!! God bless and keep up the good work 🇺🇸🇺🇸🤙🏻

[@sydvicious2378]

Man, and running is what I always hated. Couldn't imagine running that much each day, props to you guys man and thanks for your service!

[@joshualittle877]

173rd AIrborne at Brigade HQ has a gigantic vehicle tire( not sure what kind of vehicle)The tire is so large it has its own room. They named it Sunshine. The different platoons switch off using it, but if someone screws up your platoon gets extra quality time wish Sunshine. The base is small less than a mile wide so they run arround downtown Vicenza and they take Sunshine with them. Some new privates pissed off the warrant that was running the Rear D.( I was there after bieng wounded down range) I came to work at 0600 and these guys were still flipping Sunshine around Brigade HQ just as they had been doing at 3PM the previous day.

[@signarstygia8982]

its been a fews years.. but as an former 11B we had the greatest respect for you guys humping those radios!!!!

[@gatekeeper3660]

Don’t forget the ability in 82nd to earn multiple foreign jump wings and the operation toy drop. Fun jumps too.

[@zebalford6587]

Same schedule we had in 2000-03’ 3/505 PIR every Thursday ruck and weapon carry 11H1P Delta Co right across from the airborne museum

[@sirluisray1974]

I remember one time we had a jump we got there just before lunch. We did pre-jump and we rigged up. Sat around till the evening then a big thunderstorm came out of came out of nowhere we still got on the plane we flew around in the thunderstorm and then they decided the winds were too high for us to jump so we had to land. I have never threw up more in my life.

[@scottashby6745]

Ft Bragg and the 82nd. The only place on earth where falling out of run tags that location as a major geographical reference point for giving directions. Overheard discussion in 1984. "You know the dumpster where Staff Sgt Murphy fell out of that run, turn right there." Everybody in the company knows exactly where you mean.

[@slightlybetterthanaveragej6777]

My father was 82nd , '67-'71.

[@NoMemes4You]

Awesome video

[@nitesoldier82]

They refer to it as cooley conch hill. But on every map I ever had it is actually Cooley Conch Mountain. It is a distinct piece of elevated terrain.

[@truthtruth9745]

Man a mile, I'm 54 years old and could probably smoke some of the youngsters today! We ran all day and drank all night!!! 1st SOCOM back in the day was pure smoke! Airborne All The Way! My dad was also 80 duce...

[@mach9383]

I hear you! I’m 53yrs old and look at the PT complaints in the young infantry and down get it. I was a Marine Grunt from 84 to 92 and PT, field training, qualifications, and cross training with other services and other countries units was a norm and to be expected or else you’d be flushed out. Served in Desert Storm and Somalia before the Black Hawk Down fiasco (We got rid Aidid and cleaned up Somalia and passed it over to the Army-as The Corps is a Surge unit). My cross training with the Army was with Rangers (which did not impress me) and Green Berets. Anyway, I get up at 3am, work out hard 5 days a week and still put in 12hr work days in an Operating Room, and I’ve had 4 back surgeries due to drunk driver. As they Marines taught me, life in The Corps isn’t easy, it takes testicular fortitude or you won’t make it! I carried that mantra throughout life and it has served me well.

[@xr29fb32]

Mach, yeah you got rid of Aidid and cleaned up Somalis.

[@DanielSanchez-tv6vh]

@@mach9383 Yeah, and Marine infantry is so good compared to Rangers.

[@timaudette8576]

old timer 11C1P, 1/504 & 3/505, here, you're right, race tracking with an 80+ pack is no joke, bring a real man to your knees. Thanks for letting an old guy relive some very similar experiences. Its interesting how much you forget over time.

[@noretreat151]

Brings back nightmares. Airborne All The Way

[@Evapors]

ATW

[@ninjawilliam1]

my brother was apart of Charlie co 2 508 pir during enduring Freedom. God bless you soldiers Don’t let us down!

[@rileypart1]

Happy Monday Matt

[@MattWard89]

Thank you! You too!

[@MooShaka89]

I was a Medic in 1st Brigade from 08-12 and I'm currently working on paperwork to go back active duty. 7 years later.

[@mag1631]

I'm a huge light infantry fan though. 503rd Run and run everyday. Hills and mountains. I was air assault. We loved certain other people that were not infantry. but only certain ones that helped us.

[@oldreliable40]

i respect the airborne! 1/60th inf (ab) 4/23 inf (ab) 172d inf bde ak! 80's each had a company size ab unit!

[@Mike82ARP]

AATW!!! B CO, 1/508 Inf. It's been a long time, but some of the best years of my life. Once a paratrooper, always a paratrooper.

[@rarityd]

God Bless the 82nd Airborne on their mission. Get it done and come home safely. Thank you

[@towdjumper5]

Great stuff.

[@BillBellomy]

Airborne timeline has been a complaint since the test platoon I think

[@johnblack3604]

I really enjoyed my time with the 1/509th abc team based in Caserma Ederle ( Vicenza Italy ) Like the 82nd we ran everyday when in barracks. We also had the mounte Berico runs. Getting there and back was easy, but the 300 steps up the hill was rough. Sometimes we did in flight rigging in C-130 on our way to what was then West Germany really sucked. I was very proud of getting my German jump wings! AATW

[@way75mit9]

Hello John , I was in CSC 1/509 when Sgt. Major Garcia was there , 79 to 81, Big Snow the winter of 80 in Vicenza, I loved being a paratrooper, and having the pride of wearing the SETAF patch with an Airborne tab above it, Those long bus rides to Aviano sucked and cold weather training in Asiago were not fun either, Jumping into Graf , Baumholder and French Commando School was awesome, got my German and Italian jump wings too, even got make Ranger school when I went to Ft, Campbell at the 101st , before going back to Vicenza when it became 4th Bn 325th ABCT and part of the 82nd. we gave the " Legs' down near the front gate a awake up EVERY morning during PT, like you I really miss them days, Being in the 09 was even more unique cause we were the ONLY jumpers in Europe , except 10th SF group up in Bad Tolz, when I first got to The Vemp the Battalion was still wearing baseball cap,s with wings on the front, and 3 months later we got our Berets with the Black and Gold flash and " Geronimo " crest, ( Still got mine ) anyway, like they say, we are 1/509 aka " Nickel O Nasty " til we die, Airborne Infantry ( RANGER) ALL THE WAY !!!!

[@adamferguson8781]

Top video guys 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@RipTideOutdoors]

You guys got it made being a 13f at Fort Polk we dont even get any type of training schedule let alone one for PT

[@jordanmckoy5277]

I seen that guy around Bragg. Is he in 1st bct ?

[@fabianfilms2761]

We also ran through the fire breaks. Yup in the sand up the hill. Sometimes crawled through the sand and water. AIRBORNE baby! 👍

[@theJimJessup]

I was an 11 chuck in 3BCT and I can confirm theres no weight limit. The dudes in the Weapons squads also had heavy rucks.

[@genewagstaff5865]

82nd Airborne Division Band Nov. 1971 to Jan. 1973. Once an All-American, always an All-American. My Corcorans are ready for American Legion events even now. The one habit I picked up during that time I have never been able to shake is spit shining. However, the boots I usually wear now have deep-dip tops, slanted heels, and semi-pointed toes, and the shine will make any General jealous. By watching the right videos on the internet I can now do a better shine in less time than what we were taught in the service. I am not sorry I spent time at Fort Bragg. Airborne All the Way!

[@avionnhaskins3425]

Definitely needed. Considering going to airborne school after OSUT!

[@Wileye86]

Better get it in ur contract

[@Dogmeat1950]

Depending on your MOS you can also Volunteer for Airborne School

[@Wileye86]

@@Dogmeat1950 you are correct but at the same time just volunteering foesnt mean you will get it. Could take a long time, might as well have it in your contract to guarantee you get it

[@Dogmeat1950]

@@Wileye86 actually Volunteering for it highly increases your chances, what i did and i got it along with everyone else that asked for it.

[@Dogmeat1950]

I've seen people that had it in their Contracy get it taken away from them for zero reason

[@outdooradventuresanddiving10]

Do they still run the fire breaks at Bragg ? I dont miss that but everyday life. I got out in 01 if we compared time frames at Bragg I can guarantee they were different. I hear they dont play pushball anymore.. They still do annual 25 mile road marches

[@darrel9965]

Do you guys have the log run, stretcher race, and the milling like the uk, cause I heard the 82nd are the same as uk parachute regiment just a bigger force than uk

[@7aymartin]

I’m PCS’in to Ft Bragg 3rd SFG Airborne after AIT, what unit is your brother with? Also, what should I expect at Bragg

[@gigi1425]

It’s different experience for every MOS, every battalion, every platoon, just like the rest of the army. One thing we share is the suffering 😂 as far as the field and airborne operations go. But it’s a different type of suffering for all of us. As 68w we also are important at certain times and then forgotten about when the actions over 😂 all I will say is that we are in the spotlight as soldiers in the 82d so there is a lot of stuff we have to do just to look cool and uphold traditions. We work really hard and then go and jump out of a plane too. There’s nothing like it 😂

[@truckerdan2002]

I was in the 82nd. 407th. When we did PT we alternated things we did every week for PT. Some weeks went like this MWF run. T and TH we did Muscle failure with sprints Other weeks we would add ruck marches / running with ruck sacks. Pull up bars were everywhere. So we hit those as we entered the Motor pool! So people who are inspired to be AB or Soldiers who are already ABQ. Keep your Feet and knees together!!!!

[@greggdarbygregg9760]

What years were you in 82nd, 407th, I was there in rigger outfit from 74-77, is this who you were with?

[@leornardmoore6788]

Delta Detachment 407th 79-85 Golden Griffin

[@ASTRO_NAUTIKAL]

LOL that ghetto barracks couch is too familiar. good times.

[@sunshinegorilla8426]

Good info brotha...I ship to Benning Oct 29 11x...Hooah!

[@sgtoverwatch8534]

Get it done...it’s worth it

[@mastermike95]

I’ve always wondered why the 82nd gets the majority of Ranger and SF drop outs. It’s probably why the 82nd is more high speed than most regular Army units.

[@andrewcalvert4189]

because they have to go to airborne school before they go to rasp or swc

[@Glocchart]

mastermike95 na just because rasp and sfas dropouts have to go to airborne school prior to selection

[@paratroopergirl4064]

Airborne units are unlike any other army or military components.

[@TheMinority2]

@@andrewcalvert4189 idk for 18x guys, but its not true for dudes coming in on opt 40 anymore. I have to complete RASP before i go to airborne. Not that i plan on failing or anything, but itd be nice knowing that if i did i wasnt gonna go to a leg unti haha.

[@justinhaywood8179]

Let's see what I can remember from my time in the mid 80s_C. Company 3/504(3rd platoon 3rd squad). CS powder in the pay phones, way too much ping pong, blowgun fights in the hallway, health and welfare checks, remedial PT, (which was swimming),way too many lat guard shifts, burial detail to get the day off to name a few. It was like animal house. We did some army stuff also.

[@herbertbradford9579]

My father was in WW2. He started in the 13th Airborne. Then transferred to Altillary, then was a replacement for the 82nd Airborne. I know he was dropped in France. But he wouldn’t talk about anything he did. I asked when I was twelve how many did you kill. All I ever got was they shot in zones. So at body count it was a lot easier. That’s all he ever said. Not another word. He received a hero’s funeral by the Army Vollenteer’s. I found his dress uniform with the Double AA patch. I think he had a unicorn with wings when he was in the 13th.

[@spartan5282]

I got my orders to 3-319th AFAR for my first duty station as a 13J :)

[@nitesoldier82]

Having been a Platoon Sergeant and Jumpmaster in 1Bn 504th PIR those time lines for jumps are increased by leaders at every level adding to the time. Which makes no sense. Yes once you leave you will stand out and feel more disheartened with big Army as most units move at a slower speed. But it is leadership that makes the experience in any unit worth all the experience. Take charge become the leader you want to have in charge. Hey I came to division as an E4 made E5 left went to big Army after 2 years regretted leaving finally came back after 8 years and E6 I was so relieved to be back home and made E7. All my time in Division was 1st Brigade. CSC 2/508, CSC 3/504, Dco 1/504. AATW STRIKE HOLD!!!

[@89306GREKA]

Best Runs: Area J , Power lines, and the fuckery to put it all together Division Runs (To Longstreet & back to Ardennes)

[@alexblevins9504]

Love your videos . Im going infantry i ship to benning june 1st 2020 🇺🇸

[@MattWard89]

Thanks! Good luck when you go!

[@NoMemes4You]

Nice I got 11X with option 40. I ship out June 16th so we might see each other very slim chance i imagine but still

[@alexblevins9504]

Quinten Pauly i got airborne infantry . Thats why i watched the video airborne school is going to be a couple months after i finish basic i think not sure though

[@NoMemes4You]

Alex Blevins i believe it is right after basic thats how they told me but like i said i got option 40 so they might just try to rush me through airborne to get me into RASP.

[@alexblevins9504]

Quinten Pauly that sounds similar

[@volodymyrfedorets8086]

Do all MOS have such hard PT schedules? Cuz I am 91B going to Ft. Bragg soon